Cars of Coolhaven

An exploration of extraordinary cars in an ordinary neighborhood

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Entries from July 2008

Ariel Atom 1

July 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment

This isn’t a car, it’s a… well, what is it? Apparently, when you are driving it, it is best descibed as Hell on Wheels! That is, when you are trying to go as fast as the Ariel can handle. You probably can’t… How in the world they managed to make this exoskeleton extra-large go-cart street [...]

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Tags: Ariel · Cabriolet/Convertible

Renault Estafette 1000 (1958-1980)

July 1st, 2008 · 3 Comments

On the highway, I spot this nice surfer’s van. It is an old Estafette, in quite good condition really. Unfortunately the pictures aren’t that great. Oh well, strangely enough I don’t see these little work horses that often, so enjoy! I like the detailing on this van, way better that the builders vans of nowadays. [...]

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Tags: Nice cars · Renault

Ford Model A (1927-1931)

July 1st, 2008 · 4 Comments

Back in Leiden, I continue my lucky streak of wedding cars with this perfectly restored Ford Model A. The successfull successor of the legendary Ford T, nearly five million of these little cars were produced. And none of them in black! Some Wikipedia facts, since I know little about the car: The Model A came [...]

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Tags: Ford · Oldies